Community Events in Sonoma County

Connecting people with nature

Sonoma Land Trust’s events and outings connect people with our protected lands through hands-on learning, recreation, and exploration.

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Saturday, March 28

Bilingual Family Outings

Familias al Aire Libre: Caminata de flores silvestre

Sonoma Land Trust Office

Saturday, March 28, 11am-3pm

Level: Moderate

Cada primavera, Sears Point Ranch presenta una gran variedad de flores silvestres en las estribaciones de Cougar Mountain. Únase a Sonoma Land Trust para dar un paseo por los pastizales y a descubrir los múltiples…

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Sunday, March 29

Nature Walks & Guided Hikes

Sears Point Wildflowers

San Pablo Bay National Wildlife Refuge Headquarters

Sunday, March 29, 10am-1pm

Level: Moderate

Join us for a walk across the foothills of Cougar Mountain to see these wildflower meadows up close while enjoying the vistas across San Pablo Bay. This leisurely walk is about 1 mile with about…

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Saturday, April 4

Nature Walks & Guided Hikes

Spring Wildflowers at Sonoma Mountain Vernal Pools

Sonoma Mountain Vernal Pools via Galvin Community Park

Saturday, April 4, 10am-1pm

Level: Moderate

We will walk through the oak woodlands and meadows to see the vernal pools and enjoy the beauty of this ecological preserve. Join Sonoma Land Trust and Sonoma County Ag + Open Space for a…

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Wednesday, April 8

Accessible Nature Experiences

Sound Healing with Amelia Belle and Bob Rudorf

Santa Rosa Southeast Greenway

Wednesday, April 8, 3pm-4pm

Level: Gentle

Through the use of crystal sound bowls and other powerful instruments, enriched by the natural sounds of the environment, Amelia and Bob will guide you on a transformational journey, offering you a deeper connection to…

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Wednesday, April 8

Nature Webinar Series

An Environmental History of the Bay Area

David D. Schmidt

Zoom Webinar

Wednesday, April 8, 7pm-8:30pm

Join author David D. Schmidt, an EPA public affairs writer for 30 years, for an overview of the San Francisco Bay’s environmental history—how various peoples have interacted with the land and the impacts they have…

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Saturday, April 11

Nature Walks & Guided Hikes

50th Anniversary Field Trip – Origins: Sonoma Valley

SLT Office — Trip to Sonoma Valley

Saturday, April 11, 10am-4pm

Level: Gentle

Sonoma Land Trust has its origins in the Sonoma Valley, with a group of residents taking action to preserve the scenic and natural beauty of this place. On this tour, we’ll visit various properties that…

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Sunday, April 12

Nature Walks & Guided Hikes

Springtime at Pole Mountain

Monte Rio Beach Parking Lot

Sunday, April 12, 10am-4pm

Level: Strenuous

Observe the wildflowers as we traverse the high country of west county. We’ll hike through the forest of the Little Black Mountain Preserve to reach the 2,204-foot summit for amazing 360-degree views of the Sonoma…

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Wednesday, April 15

Nature Webinar Series

First Fifty Years – Sonoma Land Trust Stories

Arthur Dawson

Zoom webinar

Wednesday, April 15, 7pm-8:30pm

Join historian Arthur Dawson for stories about the people, places, and inspiration that have grown the organization from its humble beginnings to its prominent role in regional and national landscape conservation. Arthur recently completed a…

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Wednesday, April 15

Accessible Nature Experiences

Forest Bathing with Jenny Harrow-Keeler

Santa Rosa Southeast Greenway

Wednesday, April 15, 3pm-4pm

Level: Gentle

Join this special outing with Jenny Harrow-Keeler, certified Nature & Forest Therapy Guide. A guided forest bathing session is a mindfulness-based practice that invites participants to slow down and connect deeply with nature. Led by…

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Saturday, April 18

Nature Walks & Guided Hikes

Marsh Restoration on the Bay

Sears Point Trailhead

Saturday, April 18, 10am-12pm

Level: Gentle

Take a leisurely walk on the Dickson Trail at the San Pablo Bay National Wildlife Refuge. We’ll observe the current tidal marsh restoration area at the former Dickson Ranch in comparison to the older tidal…

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Wednesday, April 22

Nature Webinar Series

Sonoma Valley: Preserving a Wildlife Corridor

Chris Carlson

Zoom webinar

Wednesday, April 22, 7pm-8:30pm

Sonoma Land Trust got its start in Sonoma Valley, from a group of residents who were concerned about preserving its natural spaces. Over time, we discovered that the land in its center had become essential…

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Wednesday, April 22

Accessible Nature Experiences

Earth Day BioBlitz

Santa Rosa Southeast Greenway at Montgomery High

Wednesday, April 22, 4pm-6pm

Level: Gentle

Celebrate Earth Day with a Bioblitz on the Santa Rosa Southeast Greenway. We’ll start off the day with an orientation on how to use the iNaturalist app. Then feel free to wander the Southeast Greenway…

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Questions? We want to hear from you.

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Please direct questions about our events and outings to: outings@sonomalandtrust.org

Local events: Come say hi to us!

We believe protecting the land begins with connecting people to it. By attending local gatherings, we can meet people where they are. Each event is a chance to listen, share stories, and inspire action—building a stronger connection between our community and the land we all call home.

Up next? The Santa Rosa Earth Day Festival on April 25. Find out more.